SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.
The Opportunity
Job classification: W6003 - Student Worker (d)
# of positions: 2
Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $18.22
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Position End Date: February 28, 2027
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, August 7, 2026
As a Student Accounting Clerk with the Accounting and Corporate Reporting team in SAIT’s Finance department, you will gain hands-on experience applying your accounting knowledge in a professional setting. You will work alongside a collaborative and supportive team while developing practical skills in operational accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and project support.
This role supports general accountants and financial analysts with day-to-day accounting and corporate reporting activities. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, maintaining capital asset records, administering asset tags and forms, and assisting with project work and testing as needed.
This is a student opportunity open to SAIT students enrolled in an Accounting program during the 2026 - 2027 Academic year.
How you'll contribute
- Understand and prepare weekly and monthly journal entries, including expense and revenue transfers or reallocations.
- Learn and complete selected monthly general ledger reconciliations to ensure reliability and accuracy, as directed.
- Assist with setting up and maintaining capital asset records while developing accounting knowledge.
- Distribute and track asset tags and capital asset verification forms.
- Process requests to create or close Chart of Account elements under guidance.
- Support the Accounting and Corporate Reporting team with day-to-day, month-end, and project-related tasks as needed.
All responsibilities and tasks listed above shall be performed with training and guidance from the manager or senior staff.
What you bring
- Must be a SAIT student enrolled in an Accounting program for the 2026 - 2027 Academic year.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven Excel skills.
- Prior exposure to accounting and corporate reporting is an asset.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
Together, we build bold futures
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. Eligibility and offerings may vary by employment contract and can include:
- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
- Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being
- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
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